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A, B and C start a business by investing ₹2000, ₹3000 and ₹4000 respectively. B increases his investment to ₹4000 after 4 months; C withdraws ₹1000 at the end of 9 months. What is A's share of a total profit of ₹8475 earned in a year?
A, B and C start a business by investing ₹2000, ₹3000 and ₹4000 respectively. B increases his investment to ₹4000 after 4 months; C withdraws ₹1000 at the end of 9 months. What is A's share of a total profit of ₹8475 earned in a year?
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Profit share ratio = $(\text{Investment} \times \text{Time})$. Always sum up the segments of time if investment changes.
Updated On: Mar 27, 2026
- ₹2000
- ₹1650
- ₹1500
- ₹1400
- ₹1800
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The Correct Option is B
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